30 arrested in Marbella corruption crackdown

Police yesterday arrested 30 people, including 13 former politicians, in an ongoing crackdown on corruption and property fraud around the southern city of Marbella.

Raids were carried out in several cities following an order from a Marbella court and a Málaga anti-corruption prosecutor. At least 13 people linked to Marbella city hall, including town councillors and building contractors, were among those arrested.

They could face charges including bribery and laundering money from developers who allegedly paid exorbitant amounts for building permits on the Costa del Sol.